Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What did Aristotle say about politics and man?
A
Man is a political animal.
2
Q
What do humans have a first for?
A
Knowledge, debate, ideologies and opinions.
3
Q
What is the main aim of politics?
A
To develop knowledge of government and society.
4
Q
What is politics about 1)
A
People- their hopes, vision of a better society, critique of existing society and their ideologies.
5
Q
What is politics about 2)
A
Power- the ability to make people do what they may not wish to do by free choice.
6
Q
How does the government have power over us?
A
In the UK we have laws.
7
Q
What is the etymology of politics.
A
“Of the citizens”
